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'There is no small team in Africa' - Eric Chelle reacts to Super Eagles' Afconq draw
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (344+ words) Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has stressed that African football offers no easy fixtures, insisting that every opponent in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers must be treated with full respect and focus. Chelle made the remarks while…...
'Some of them are good' - Super Eagles coach names one NPFL player who impressed him pre-Zimbabwe
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (354+ words) All Nigeria Soccer Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has singled out Tosin Oyedokun for praise following the midfielder's impressive displays in camp ahead of Nigeria's opening fixture against Zimbabwe at the Unity Cup tournament in London. Tosin earned an…...
'We couldn't beat Zimbabwe in Uyo' - Chelle urges Super Eagles players not to fear the Warriors
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (457+ words) Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has urged his players to approach their upcoming Unity Cup clash against Zimbabwe with confidence, insisting Nigeria has no reason to fear the Warriors despite their recent frustrating draw in Uyo. Nigeria are set…...
Teenage forward eligible for Nigeria, Spain and Cuba making inroads at Athletic Bilbao
8+ hour, 53+ min ago (256+ words) Tri-national forward Elijah Gift is continuing his rise through the ranks at Spanish club Athletic Bilbao, with his impressive performances beginning to attract attention beyond the academy setup, allnigeriasoccer. com reports. Gift joined Athletic Bilbao from the Liverpool academy in…...
'I want all the best to play' - Hammarby captain regrets absence of AIK teenage star Zadok
15+ hour, 3+ min ago (229+ words) Hammarby IF captain Nahir Besara has expressed disappointment at the absence of Zadok Yohanna ahead of the highly anticipated clash with AIK in the Swedish Allsvenskan on Sunday afternoon. Zadok will not be available for selection after sustaining a thigh…...
Lazio midfielder Dele-Bashiru ends season in style with goal against Akinsanmiro's Pisa
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (263+ words) In a match featuring Super Eagles midfielders Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Lazio wrapped up the 2025-26 Serie A campaign on a winning note with a 2-1 victory over Pisa at the Olimpico di Roma on Saturday evening. Akinsanmiro is expected to…...
U17 WWCQ Guinea 0-5 Nigeria: Flamingos captain Chidi leads by example with hat-trick
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (336+ words) Nigeria's Flamingos delivered a commanding performance to defeat Guinea U17 5-0 in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifying tie, putting one foot firmly into the next round ahead of the return leg in Ikenne, Ogun State. The Nigerian…...
EFL stars Azeez, Okonkwo and Oseni among 14 players in Super Eagles camp pre-Zimbabwe
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (327+ words) EFL stars Femi Azeez, Arthur Okonkwo and Owen Oseni are among the 14 players that have arrived at the Super Eagles camp as preparations intensify for the 2026 Unity Cup tournament in London. The trio earned their maiden invitations to the Nigerian…...
Midfielder scouted by Eric Chelle added to England's pre-World Cup training camp squad
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (271+ words) Arsenal-owned, dual-national midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has been included in England's travelling squad as a training player for their pre-World Cup camp in Florida, according to an update from the English Football Association. Nwaneri is one of four additional players joining…...
'Cult hero' - Super Eagles striker Iheanacho wins plaudits from Celtic boss for title run-in form
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (202+ words) Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill has lauded Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho for his outstanding recent displays, describing the forward as a 'cult hero' after his key role in the club's title-winning campaign. Iheanacho has emerged as one of Celtic's…...